7 Foods to add to your toddler’s diet for a blissful night’s sleep

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Eating right doesn’t just promote good nutrition it also paves the way for peaceful slumber

As your toddler grows up, he seems to be hitting a new milestone each day. But when night falls, it’s a different story.

You’ve tried practically everything – white noise machines, singing every lullaby known to man – but nothing seems to get him to doze off (and stay asleep).

Don’t lose hope. Your kid’s sleeplessness is not an indication of your parenting ability. Why not take a step back and rethink the basics? A good place to start is your child’s diet and nutrition.

Did you know that certain food can promote sleep in toddlers?

Sleep food for toddlers: 7 foods that promote restful nights

1. Citrus fruit

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Delicious citrus fruits like oranges, lemons, and lime are packed with vitamin C. But they don’t just boost immunity. Studies have also found that they “nourish adrenal glands.” This has a calming effect on the rest of the body.

Offer a few segments of orange to your toddler after dinner and bring those zzz’s on faster!

2. Kiwi

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This healthy, low-calorie fruit is packed with antioxidants and serotonin, which have been known to boost overall sleep quality.

You can mix chopped kiwi fruit into some yoghurt for an after-dinner toddler treat.

3. Bananas

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Not only are bananas rich in fiber and helpful in digestion, they are packed with sleep-promoting components, like potassium and magnesium.

Both of these nutrients can also work as muscle relaxants.

Bananas also possess the amino acid L-tryptophan. This is later converted to serotonin and melatonin, which is a hormone that controls our sleeping and waking cycles.

4. Fatty Fish

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Feeding your toddler anything fatty to help them sleep better sounds like a bad idea, right? But studies have found that the omega-3s and vitamin D found in fatty fish like salmon and tuna greatly improve quality of sleep.